Education

Welcome to the Department of Food Science and Nutrition! We offer academic programs that emphasize collaboration, interdisciplinary connections, and experiential learning--creating excellent research and educational opportunities for our students. We strive to prepare our students to be leaders in industry, research, academic, and community settings. The Department offers majors, minors, and internship programs in Food Science and Nutrition, including:

Food Science Undergraduate Program

• Bachelor of Science in Food Science
• Minor in Food Science

Food Science
Graduate Program

• Master of Science
  in Food Science
• Doctor of Philosophy
  in Food Science

Nutrition Undergraduate Program

• Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD)
• Nutritional Science
• Minor in Nutrition

Nutrition Graduate Program

• Master of Science in Nutrition
• Doctor of Philosophy in Nutrition
• Graduate Minor
• Dietetic Internship for Graduate Students (DIGS) Program

 

Short Courses

Are you interested in furthering your professional education? You may be interested in taking one of our departmental short courses. Learn more...

 

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